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Scenario

When Professional Language Skills Fail in Medical Settings

I speak business English fluently but cannot explain my chronic pain to American doctors and feel unheard in my suffering.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Technical linguistic competence may not extend to the nuanced vocabulary needed for vulnerable personal disclosure.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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